206. When Loved Ones Don’t Get the Help They Need206. When Loved Ones Don’t Get the Help They Need
Strong Tower Mental Health with Heidi Mortenson
Do you feel discouraged from certain relationships in your life? Do you have loved ones who aren’t getting the help you believe that they need? In this episode, you will hear some practical applications and encouragement when relationships can feel...
32:58•22 Sept 2025
Finding Strength When Loved Ones Struggle
Episode Overview
- Learn practical applications for dealing with challenging relationships.
- Explore how to maintain your identity in Christ amidst struggles.
- Understand the importance of setting healthy boundaries.
- Discover the power of prayer and support systems.
- Gain insights on seeing loved ones through God's perspective.
“It's not hard in God's kingdom, but we make it that way.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety, especially when loved ones don't seek the help they need? Episode 206 of 'Strong Tower Mental Health with Heidi Mortenson' offers a compassionate exploration of the emotional challenges faced by those in recovery, particularly when dealing with loved ones who may not be ready to change.
Hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Heidi Mortenson, this episode provides practical advice on maintaining your sense of self and staying grounded in your identity, even when those around you may not be on the same path. Through heartfelt anecdotes and real-life stories, the episode addresses the feelings of discouragement that can arise when your efforts to change seem at odds with the behaviours of those you care about.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into how to maintain healthy boundaries and find encouragement in their faith, despite challenging relationships. Heidi Mortenson offers guidance on how to stay true to oneself and seek support from others who are also committed to personal growth and healing. With a focus on the power of prayer and the importance of having a supportive community, this episode is both inspiring and uplifting.
It encourages listeners to embrace their identity in Christ and live with the knowledge of who they truly are, rather than being swayed by external negativity. So, how do you stay encouraged when loved ones don't seem to change? Tune in to find out and be inspired by real-life stories of transformation.

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